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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 430725, member: 2844&quot;]It seems to be a mix of Asian and African beads, with a few possible European.</p><p><br /></p><p>The cross is Ethiopian, as mentioned. It could be a Turkish or Chinese fake. Best to check it for silver content.</p><p>The coin pearl in the triangular Chinese setting and the carved bone beads are Chinese.</p><p>The inlaid beads are from Nepal, also used in other Himalayan regions.</p><p>The brass beads are either India or Nepal.</p><p>The etched eye beads, photos 3 and 4, are probably also Chinese, copies of Dzi style beads.</p><p>The bottle green bead, photo 5, looks like a vintage European pony bead.</p><p>The &#039;amber&#039; bead could be bakelite.</p><p>There are some West African krobo beads, powder glass beads often based on European trade beads, as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Giving my eyes a rest now, I&#039;ll get back to you later.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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